For any dressmaker or tailor, the most important tool in your kit will be your scissors. A good quality pair of scissors makes all the difference to the quality of your finished piece, ensuring smooth and precise cuts whilst a bad or ineffective pair will affect the overall quality of your finished product. Here at Calico Laine, we choose to use the fantastic range of Fiskars Scissors both for cutting customers orders and for our own dressmaking projects. Fiskars have been manufacturing a range of superior quality scissors and accessories since the opening of their first factory in the USA back in 1977; since then Fiskars Scissors have been an integral piece of equipment for dressmakers and tailors all over the world and as a result Fiskars Scissors are widely considered to be the best quality dressmaking scissors on the market. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing your perfect pair of Fiskars Scissors such as balance, weight and most importantly the types of fabric you will be working with. Fiskars general purpose scissors are a fantastic all round scissor featuring long, sharp blades and a curved hand for a smooth, effortless cutting action. These beautiful quality Fiskars Scissors are compatible with almost any fabric and can be used for a range of creative tasks. For more intricate tasks you can choose from a wide range of specialised Fiskars Scissors such as the Fiskars Soft Grip Micro Tip Scissors; featuring soft grip handles these scissors are the ideal choice for craft tasks when precision cutting is essential and will easily glide through a variety of craft tools such as paper, cardboard and multiple layers of fabric. For the most intricate sewing tasks our customers choose the Fiskars needlework scissors for their finely pointed tip, these lovely Fiskars Scissors are suitable for needlework, quilting and sewing. To keep your Fiskars Scissors in tip top condition it is important to regularly undertake maintenance such as oiling and sharpening. The Fiskars clip sharp scissor sharpener will restore blades to almost like new to ensure that you will continue to achieve a precise cut for a lifetime. With the exception of pinking shears which cannot be sharpened, all Fiskars Scissors come with a lifetime guarantee so it is certainly worthwhile making the initial investment to purchase a pair of excellent quality Fiskars Scissors that will never need replacing.